New Zealand Diploma in Landscape (Level 5) with strand in Design
Architecture
A course by
Wintec
Advance your skills in landscape design and gain experience in high-quality landscape drawings and site management for complex situations. Study is blended, primarily online with short block on-campus classes.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Hamilton Gardens, Hamilton
It will take a total of 1 year
Core skills this course teaches
Produce high-quality landscape drawings
Become proficient in preparing professional landscape drawings and specifications for various complex locations.
Support and manage landscape installation
Confidently support and manage on-site contractors for landscape installation and construction projects.
Develop advanced technical design skills
Gain advanced skills in landscape graphics, planting design, context analysis, and design studio settings.
What You're Signing Up For
The New Zealand Diploma in Landscape (Level 5) with a strand in Design develops advanced skills in landscape design, graphics, planting design, and on-site project management. The programme is intended for those with prior experience in the landscape industry or relevant horticultural fundamentals and provides proficiency in preparing working drawings, installation documentation, and supporting contractors on site. Delivery is mixed, primarily online with short blocks on campus at Hamilton Gardens. Options for full-time and part-time study are available.
Course Content
- Landscape Graphics
- Planting Design
- Landscapes in Context
- Design Studio
- Planting Plans and Documentation
- Construction Plans and Documentation
- Advanced Design Studio
- Landscape Professional Practice
What you need to know first
NCEA Level 2 and relevant work experience, or
New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture Services Level 4 (Landscape Design strand), or
Recognised equivalent, or
Relevant work experience
Special admission for those 20+ without standard entry criteria
Discretionary admission for those under 20 without standard entry criteria, based on preparedness
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Landscape Design
Horticulture
Architecture
Construction
Future employment opportunities might be
Landscape designer